# FAA incident reports: Raven Industries S-66A

A list on [Raven Industries S-66A](https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-66a.md).

Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first.

- [Accident 20120316004789A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20120316004789A.md): Raven Industries S-66A · Marana, AZ · Mar 16, 2012 · N57194 · Substantial damage
  > Balloon N57194 approached an open field for landing but the wind changed and the balloon was being blown toward some power lines. He climbed up above the power lines to make another approach to open desert beyond the power lines. As he set up for his approach…
- [Incident 19960803024529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960803024529I.md): Raven S66A · Fort Collins, CO · Aug 3, 1996 · N122RB
  > Narrative: balloon launched at 0715. After launch the wind picked up to 330 degrees/30. This was not predicted. On landing the basket tipped over and one passenger fell out and into a cactus bush. Minor bruises to 2 passengers. Mr. Garcia took all 4…
- [Accident 19960420039489A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19960420039489A.md): Raven S66A · San Antonio, TX · Apr 20, 1996 · N2814D
  > Hard landing bounced and dragged 150FT prior stopping. Basket tipped. Passenger injured as others fell on her.
- [Incident 19900228022399I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900228022399I.md): Raven S66A · Phoenix, AZ · Feb 28, 1990 · N57139 · Minor damage
  > Struck a rise in terrain during a high wind landing. Wind dragged gondola approximately 150 yards.
- [Incident 19890704045659I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19890704045659I.md): Raven S66A · Del Mar, CA · Jul 4, 1989 · N57139
  > Struck temporary powerline on approach to land in field. Did not see unmarked wire in time.
- [Incident 19880725041109I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19880725041109I.md): Raven S66A · Reno, NV · Jul 25, 1988 · N2789A · Minor damage
  > Balloon caught on a lightpost while landing near freeway. No papers onboard,ADS not complied with,no head gear used
- [Accident 19871105067379A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19871105067379A.md): Raven S66A · Naples, FL · Nov 5, 1987 · N4094G · Substantial damage
  > Departed with bag vent valve partly open. Pulled dump valve to avoid powerlines. Hard landing. Bag struck wires.
- [Incident 19870502022939I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19870502022939I.md): Raven S66A · Glenn Falls, NY · May 2, 1987 · N42108
  > Basket tipped over during balloon landing. Passenger was injured. Passenger failed to follow landing instructions
- [Accident 19861102065349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19861102065349A.md): Raven S66A · Baldwin, WI · Nov 2, 1986 · N4196N
  > A passenger was injured during a balloon landing. Passengers failed to follow the pilots instructions.
- [Accident 19850902047329A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19850902047329A.md): Raven S66A · Blaine, MN · Sep 2, 1985 · N4196N · Substantial damage
  > Struck a tree during descent to land. Gondola slid down tree and impacted ground. Passengers lost grip on basket.
- [Accident 19840930061159A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840930061159A.md): Raven S66A · Little Compton, RI · Sep 30, 1984 · N4272Y · Substantial damage
  > Gust of wind caused basket to hit ground at an angle. Floor of basket became detached from side of basket.
- [Incident 19840622050009I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19840622050009I.md): Raven S66A · Buffalo, NY · Jun 22, 1984 · N71171 · Minor damage
  > Balloon drifted towards lake erie. Passed up landing areas and ditched in lake as darkness settled. Rescued in am.
- [Incident 19830925066599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830925066599I.md): Raven S66A · Orchard Park, NY · Sep 25, 1983 · N71171 · Minor damage
  > Envelope fell against electric lines during the landing phase. Caused power failure to scores of homes.
- [Accident 19830315014109A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19830315014109A.md): Raven S66A · Mesa, AZ · Mar 15, 1983 · N5714B
  > Wind increased after liftoff. Made hard landing due to wind. A passenger was injured. Did not obtain weather brief.
- [Accident 19821010052149A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19821010052149A.md): Raven S66A · Albuquerque, NM · Oct 10, 1982 · N1980M · Substantial damage
  > Caught in a downdraft and sudden gusty wind, balloon struck powerlines. Passengers and pilot jumped from 20 feet.
- [Accident 19820620023769A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19820620023769A.md): Raven S66A · Washington Town, NJ · Jun 20, 1982 · N57023
  > Wind tipped basket on touchdown, caused a passenger to step on anothers ankle and break it.

## The whole list in SQL

Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS:

```sql
SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number
FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet'
WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('7480612')
ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC
```

This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/raven-industries-s-66a/incidents

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